- In May 2024, OBP Medical, a leading provider of single-use, illuminated medical devices, expanded its OfficeSpec product line with enhanced ergonomic features and higher-intensity integrated LED lighting. This update aims to improve clinician visibility during gynecological exams while maintaining patient comfort, reinforcing OBP Medical’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation in women’s healthcare
- In April 2024, CooperSurgical, Inc. announced the global launch of its upgraded Illuminate Disposable Vaginal Speculum, featuring a newly designed built-in light source with improved optical clarity and longer illumination duration. This development addresses growing clinical demand for efficient, single-use diagnostic tools that enhance visualization and reduce infection risk in OB/GYN practices and outpatient settings
- In February 2024, MedGyn Products, Inc. entered a strategic partnership with a network of ambulatory surgery centers in Latin America to supply pre-lit disposable specula for cervical cancer screening programs. This initiative supports broader access to early diagnostics while emphasizing the importance of hygienic, patient-friendly instruments in low-resource regions
- In January 2024, Welch Allyn (a Hillrom company under Baxter International Inc.) announced updates to its line of disposable illuminated specula systems, integrating enhanced LED technology and sustainable packaging. The company aims to reduce medical waste and improve clinical usability, underscoring its dual focus on environmental responsibility and advanced gynecological care
- In December 2023, Henry Schein, Inc. introduced a private-label range of pre-lit disposable vaginal specula for its global clinical supply network. These devices are designed to meet rising demand among OB/GYN clinics for cost-effective, sterile, and illuminated diagnostic tools, particularly in fast-growing healthcare markets in Asia and Eastern Europe
